On Liberal party mates vying for minority leadership

Who can be chosen as minority? According to House rules, those who did not vote and abstained from voting for the Speaker.

Twelve Liberal Party members abstained from the controversial Monday vote.

The Liberal Party will remain standing as the genuine minority at the House of Representatives amid the recent leadership change.

Throughout this administration, its members have proven to be the vigilant, credible, and responsible opposition voice against killings in the war on drugs, nonchalant stance in the West Philippine Sea dispute, the imposition of martial law, and the dangerous Charter change move.

With the ascendancy of a supermajority at the House, what is needed is an authentic minority bloc, and not a co-opted, so-called company union. Having such for a minority group will remove the checks and balances in the chamber, which is fatal to the democratic process in the legislative branch.

Recognizing the Liberal Party as the genuine minority bloc ensures a vibrant and productive chamber.